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Review of Ch. 6 on the American Revolution

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mercenary

hired soldier

5

recruit

to enlist in the military

5

inflation

when it takes more and more money to buy the same amount of goods

10

blockade

warships prevented supplies and reinforcements from reaching an area

10

privateer

privately owned ship outfitted with weapons

10

siege

blocking the movement of people or goods into or out of a place

10

ratify

to approve officially

5

ambush

a surprise attack

5

British Advantages

Strong Navy, well-trained army, finances, greater population

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Patriot Advantages

Fighting on own ground, motivation for independence, George Washington

15

Loyalists

supported the British

5

Patriots

People who supported independence

5

Issues for Patriots in enlisting recruits:

hard to find qualified officers, didn't have enough money to pay soldiers, short enlistment periods

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Role of African Americans in the war

served both sides, British promised freedom, 5,000 served with Patriots

10

Role of Women in the war

some served as nurses, Molly Pitcher famous for helping when her husband was killed, most ran businesses and farms

10

Battle of Long Island

A 1776 battle in New York in which more than 1,400 Americans were killed, wounded, or captured forcing Patriots to retreat to New Jersey/Pennsylvania

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